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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,687 cc

S8 TLAMOT history

S8 TLA is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

S8 TLA red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,540 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 TLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 TLA was last recorded at 135,540 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,782 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
758 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,540 miles
  • 2025 – 134,782 miles
  • 2024 – 133,549 miles
  • 2023 – 132,105 miles
  • 2022 – 129,267 miles
  • 2021 – 127,996 miles
  • 2019 – 125,139 miles
  • 2018 – 121,145 miles
  • 2017 – 117,227 miles
  • 2016 – 110,128 miles
  • 2015 – 102,404 miles
  • 2014 – 93,926 miles
  • 2013 – 86,627 miles
  • 2012 – 78,560 miles
  • 2011 – 72,121 miles
  • 2010 – 68,010 miles
  • 2009 – 55,333 miles
  • 2008 – 40,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,540 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,540 miles (+758)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,540 miles
    Test number
    481759088840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass134,782 miles (+1,233)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,782 miles
    Test number
    489749462948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass133,549 miles (+1,444)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,549 miles
    Test number
    910400290148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,105 miles (+2,838)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,105 miles
    Test number
    643111857233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,267 miles (+1,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,267 miles
    Test number
    323422095374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,996 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,996 miles
    Test number
    224499588232
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail127,977 miles (+2,838)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,977 miles
    Test number
    773940618241
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,139 miles (+3,994)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,139 miles
    Test number
    835470053137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,145 miles (+3,918)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,145 miles
    Test number
    246918287254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass117,227 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,227 miles
    Test number
    991985767425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,128 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,128 miles
    Test number
    877797360097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,404 miles (+8,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    349051715115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass93,926 miles (+7,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    526966254065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass86,627 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,627 miles
    Test number
    349376253015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,560 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    786724552039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,121 miles (+4,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,121 miles
    Test number
    146357351416
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,010 miles (+12,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    370497130107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,333 miles (+14,434)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    913051249110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Pass40,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,899 miles
    Test number
    343166338199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 TLA

Does S8 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 TLA is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 TLA?
The MOT on S8 TLA is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 TLA done?
S8 TLA was recorded at 135,540 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has S8 TLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 TLA has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 TLA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S8 TLA find?
S8 TLA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 9 more.

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